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Bihar Nagar Parishad Chairman Succumbs To Injuries After Shooting

Bihar Nagar Parishad Chairman Succumbs To Injuries After Shooting

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sultanganj Nagar Parishad chairman Rajkumar, who was shot in his office in Bhagalpur district on April 28, has died in a Patna hospital. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed grief and ordered a speedy trial.

Samrat Choudhary's full circle: From sacked Rabri minister to Bihar CM

Samrat Choudhary's full circle: From sacked Rabri minister to Bihar CM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

It has been a chequered political journey for Samrat Choudhary, who began his political career as a minister in Bihar nearly three decades ago, only to be removed by the then-Governor following allegations about his eligibility.

Bihar Police Arrest More Suspects in Woman Groping Incident

Bihar Police Arrest More Suspects in Woman Groping Incident

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Bihar police have arrested six more people in connection with the groping and dragging of a woman in Nalanda district. A total of eight people have been arrested, and police are warning against sharing the video of the incident online.

Bihar Illicit Liquor Deaths: Investigation Launched as Toll Rises

Bihar Illicit Liquor Deaths: Investigation Launched as Toll Rises

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The death toll in the East Champaran hooch tragedy has risen to nine, prompting arrests and a special investigation into the consumption of spurious liquor in the Turkauliya and Raghunathpur areas of Motihari.

Bihar BJP supports Shah's accusations against West Bengal government

Bihar BJP supports Shah's accusations against West Bengal government

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi supports Amit Shah's allegations that the TMC government in West Bengal is harbouring infiltrators and obstructing border fencing.

8 women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar's Nalanda

8 women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar's Nalanda

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A stampede at the Shitala Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district resulted in the deaths of eight women due to a heavy rush of devotees.

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar MLC; all eyes on next CM

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar MLC; all eyes on next CM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Following his election to the Rajya Sabha, Nitish Kumar is set to resign from the Bihar Legislative Council, adhering to constitutional requirements and prompting speculation about future political strategies in Bihar.

SHO Suspended After Accused Robber Dies in Bihar Police Lockup

SHO Suspended After Accused Robber Dies in Bihar Police Lockup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A man arrested for robbery was found dead in a police lockup in Katihar, Bihar, leading to the suspension of two officers and sparking local protests.

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A mobile shop owner in Katihar, Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly procuring and selling motherboards of stolen mobile phones to foreign locations, raising concerns about illegal transfer of mobile data.

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

'Nearly 80 of 85 JD-U MLAs are not in favour of a CM from the BJP.'

Jan Suraaj Party Demands Fair Probe Into Delhi Murder Case

Jan Suraaj Party Demands Fair Probe Into Delhi Murder Case

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Jan Suraaj Party has requested a meeting with Bihar's Chief Minister to discuss the murder of a Bihar resident in Delhi and to ensure a fair investigation and support for the victim's family.

Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Bihar Secure Wins at Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship

Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Bihar Secure Wins at Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, and Bihar recorded victories on the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship. Assam and Le Puducherry played to a draw.

Bihar Government Officers Under Scrutiny for Alleged Asset Discrepancies

Bihar Government Officers Under Scrutiny for Alleged Asset Discrepancies

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Two senior Bihar government officers are under investigation after the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) discovered property documents, cash deposits, and valuable items allegedly disproportionate to their known income.

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Thane after two years on the run

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Thane after two years on the run

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man wanted in connection with a 2022 murder case in Bihar has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, after being on the run for two years.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Rediff.com4 days ago

A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly committing credit card fraud of Rs 3.99 lakh. The accused used stolen credentials to make purchases through the victim's e-commerce account.

How NDA Won All 5 Rajya Sabha Seats In Bihar

How NDA Won All 5 Rajya Sabha Seats In Bihar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Opposition had the numbers to win one Rajya Sabha seat from Bihar. As it turned out, four MLAs skipped the voting, helping the NDA to sweep the polls.

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

CBI Takes Over Probe Into Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

CBI Takes Over Probe Into Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

Ex-Army Man Accused Of Triple Murder Killed In Encounter

Ex-Army Man Accused Of Triple Murder Killed In Encounter

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An ex-Army man, accused of murdering three people in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter with police. Two police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were also injured during the incident.

Three Arrested With 15 Kg Of Ganja In Uttar Pradesh

Three Arrested With 15 Kg Of Ganja In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three individuals have been apprehended in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, for possessing over 15 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 2.70 lakh. The accused confessed to procuring the contraband from Odisha and distributing it to Bihar and other states.

Breakthrough In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case: Arrests Made

Breakthrough In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case: Arrests Made

Rediff.com21 hours ago

West Bengal Police have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests followed leads from a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza.

CBI To Investigate Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

CBI To Investigate Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

EC to begin Phase 3 of SIR, to cover 22 states

EC to begin Phase 3 of SIR, to cover 22 states

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The Election Commission is preparing to launch the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists, potentially covering 22 states and Union Territories with approximately 40 crore electors.

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Delhi after months on the run

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Delhi after months on the run

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A man wanted in connection with a murder and robbery case in Bihar has been arrested in Delhi after being on the run for five months.

Delhi Police Nab Driver In Fatal IPL Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Nab Driver In Fatal IPL Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning from an IPL match. The accused was apprehended in Bihar after fleeing Delhi.

Delhi Court Criticises Police For Bypassing Arrest Rules

Delhi Court Criticises Police For Bypassing Arrest Rules

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A Delhi court has criticised the Delhi Police for arresting a murder accused from Bihar without obtaining transit remand, calling it an attempt to circumvent legal safeguards.

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three long-absconding proclaimed offenders, including two wanted under the POCSO Act and one in an attempted murder case, following a multi-state operation across Bihar and Jharkhand.

UP Men Held In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case

UP Men Held In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Kolkata have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the investigation.

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning home from an IPL match. The accused, identified as Tuntun alias Titu, was apprehended in Bihar after an investigation involving CCTV footage and technical surveillance.

Bihar STF Officer and Two Criminals Dead After Gunfight

Bihar STF Officer and Two Criminals Dead After Gunfight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A special task force (STF) personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar's East Champaran district on Tuesday, officials said.

RJD MLA Osama Sahab Booked For Land Grabbing

RJD MLA Osama Sahab Booked For Land Grabbing

Rediff.com7 days ago

RJD MLA Osama Sahab has been booked for allegedly grabbing land in Bihar's Siwan district. The police conducted a raid and have initiated further legal action.

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the maintenance of 71 monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in Bihar, according to information provided to Parliament.

Naxalite Apprehended in Nawada District, Bihar: Arms Cache Seized

Naxalite Apprehended in Nawada District, Bihar: Arms Cache Seized

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Naxalite was arrested in Bihar's Nawada district, and a cache of arms, including an AK-47 rifle, was recovered from his possession.

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Bihar Police arrested 141 people in a state-wide crackdown on mule bank account networks allegedly used for cyber fraud. The operation, 'Cyber Prahar 2.0', led to the registration of 86 FIRs and uncovered collusion by bank employees.

Four Held With Heroin Worth Rs 1 Crore In Araria

Four Held With Heroin Worth Rs 1 Crore In Araria

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Araria district, Bihar, arrested four individuals from West Bengal with heroin valued at Rs one crore. The suspects were apprehended in the Town police station area and confessed to transporting the drugs for a local dealer.

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

It now has become clear that he will have to quit his post.

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A clash occurred between Excise & Prohibition Department officials and GRP personnel at Katihar railway station in Bihar over a liquor raid, resulting in injuries and investigations by both sides.

Three Arrested In UP Over Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder

Three Arrested In UP Over Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Three individuals have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests were made by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case.

3 arrested from UP in killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

3 arrested from UP in killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in West Bengal have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests follow an investigation involving digital clues and interstate links.